Alamo Colleges District

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Serving the Bexar County community through its programs and services that help students succeed in acquiring the knowledge and skills needed in today’s world. Today, five colleges fulfill this promise with a vast array of courses and 2-year degrees.
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Northeast Lakeview College

Northeast Lakeview College

Northeast Bexar County
Est. 2007

Serving more than 6,000 students from the ten Metrocom Communities and northeast San Antonio. Named “Best Institutional Facility” by Live Oak Economic Development.
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Northwest Vista College

Northwest Vista College

Northwest San Antonio
Est. 1995

Creating opportunites for success by offering quality academic, technical and life-long learning experiences to its diverse communities in a collaborative, student-centered, data-informed and shared leadership environment.
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Palo Alto College

South San Antonio
Est. 1985

Top 10 finalist for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance in America’s community colleges.
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St. Philip’s College

St. Philip’s College

East and Southwest
San Antonio
Est. 1898

A comprehensive public community college whose mission is to empower our diverse student population through educational achievement and career readiness.
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San Antonio College

Midtown
Est. 1925

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Early Childhood and Family Studies, A.A.S.

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This program is designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the field of early care and education. Careers that focous on working with young children and their families. The AAS degree may transfer credits to other BAAS, BA or BS degrees. Students will be required to complete and clear a background check and drug screening for practicum experiences. Students enrolled in practicum experiences must complete no less than 20 hours per week at an early childhood/community setting (paid or volunteer) approved by the program.

Early Childhood Studies, A.A.S.

Total Credit Hours Required: 60

First Year

Semester I - 15 Hours

* TECA 1303 - Families, School, and Community
* TECA 1311 - Educating Young Children
CDEC 1319 - Child Guidance
ENGL 1301 - Composition I
Select one course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core

Semester II – 15 Hours

CDEC 1313 - Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs
* TECA 1318 - Wellness of the Young Child
CDEC 1321 - The Infant and Toddler
OR
CDEC 1335 - Early Childhood Development: 3-5 Years
CDEC 1323 - Observation and Assessment
ENGL 1302 - Composition II

Second Year

Semester III – 15 Hours

TECA 1354 - Child Growth and Development
CDEC 1358 - Creative Arts for Early Childhood
OR
CDEC 2307 - Math and Science for Early Childhood
CDEC 1359 - Children with Special Needs
MATH 1332 - Contemporary Math I (Math for Liberal Arts Majors I)
OR
MATH 1314 - College Algebra
SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication

Semester IV – 15 Hours

CDEC 2304 - Child Abuse and Neglect
CDEC 2315 - Diverse Cultural/Multilingual Education
CDEC 2689 - Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant
Select one course from Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core OR Creative Arts (50) Core .

Notes:

Important Notices:

Note: *TECA courses that require sixteen (16) hours of field experience
Student can do concurrent enrollment in developmental course prerequisites along with early childhood courses (CDEC/TECA).
Student must complete practicum expereinces.
Students are advised to complete academic core and/or electives during summer or flex semesters.
Student may contact the advisor or Program about transfer of CDA credits and/or Experiential credit (i.e. credit for work experience).

CIP Code: 17.0706

Major Code: ECST

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